Daily ChallengeThursday May. 24, 2012

How to do it

Work some D into your day! Dairy foods such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese are natural sources of vitamin D, as are fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and swordfish. Breakfast foods like ready-to-eat cereals and orange juice are often fortified with vitamin D, so you can even get your D at daybreak if you like.

Why it matters

D is one dynamic vitamin: Studies show that it may help improve bone and muscle strength, play a part in controlling blood pressure, and lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Yet vitamin D deficiency is very common worldwide and most adults don't get nearly enough each day. By digging into a D-rich food source, you help to get some of this important vitamin - and potentially reap its benefits.

Because it is allowed to sit and drain the whey longer, it's not only creamier, but the protein and other nutrients are more plentiful per spoonful! In general, Greek yougurt has twice the protein of the usual stuff!

Thanks for reminding me to have my yogurt! Just finished it. I normally do strive to get my vitamin D via my soy milk, tuna, etc. I also take a D supplement; apparently we a lacking our D in the northeast due to our climate and use of sunscreen - I'm a big proponent of sunscreen!